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Nov 24, 2024
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2014-2015 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic, AAS
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The purpose of this program is to elevate, through a rigorous training program, entry level Basic Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) to the classification of Paramedic (EMTP). After fulfilling the requirements outlined in this catalog, graduates are qualified to sit for both the Arkansas State and the National Registry Paramedic Exams. This program exceeds the standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation EMS-Paramedic guide and the Arkansas EMTP Training Site requirements. Special admission requirements apply to this program. Students must submit a Health Sciences application form and meet with the Program Director, 501-760-4158.
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College Required Courses - 1 Credit Hour Total
Required for first-time, full-time students
Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours Total
Select one of the following:
English/Communications - 9 Credit Hours Total
Select one of the following:
Humanities - 3 Credit Hours Total
Required course
Social Sciences - 6 Credit Hours Total
All of the following are required:
Computer Literacy - 3 Credit Hours Total
Required course
General Elective - 3-4 Credit Hours Total
Choose one approved elective course
Science - 8 Credit Hours Total
All of the following are required:
Purpose of AAS Degree
The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for employment purposes, and it should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be tranferred to another institution. While some institutions do accept some courses in A.A.S. Programs, the general rule is that courses in A.A.S. Degrees are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees. Students to whom transfer is important should get assurances in writing in advance from the intitution to which they wish to transfer.
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